Ready to Respond? Contractors' Best Practices for Performance Bond Claim Preparedness
- Claims, Insurance, Risk Management
- April 23, 2024
By Kent Lang and Mike Thal, Lang & Klain, P.C. In seeking indemnification for damages caused by a subcontractor’s work, a general contractor or upstream subcontractor should understand the “your work” exclusion typically contained in commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policies, as well as the “subcontractor exception” to that exclusion. For all contractors, understanding those
READ MORE…and the Human and Financial Ramifications of Managing vs NOT Managing Industry and Illness Risks and Exposures By Robert Tuman, CCR Safety Consulting TAKEN FROM A RECENT OSHA.GOV FATALITY AND CATASTROPHE LIST (NOTE THAT OSHA IS REPORTING DECEASEDS’ NAMES AND AGES): “4/10/22 Salena Williams (62) suffered fatal injuries in fall onto sidewalk” “3/28/22 Margarito Ladezma
READ MOREBy: Dale Carnegie Staff • To build a more positive, confident workforce in an era of constant change and disruption, encourage and reward risk mitigation and make sure people have the skills and clarity to adapt.• Resilience, which is a key building block of risk mitigation, is supported by two characteristics: a positive attitude and
READ MOREBy Robert Tuman, CCR Safety Consulting Note: OSHA citations are available to the public without login and password, and easily accessed by going to the OSHA.gov website and entering “Establishment Search” in the search box on the upper right hand side. PREPARING FOR AN OSHA INSPECTION Have your safety documentation readily available and keep copies
READ MOREBy Michael Metz-Topodas, Cohen Seglias Legendary hockey player Gordie Howe once said, “The best way to get in shape is to never get out of shape!” In theory, he could have been talking about an OSHA citation defense. In other words, the best way to defend against OSHA citations is to never receive an OSHA
READ MOREBy Johnny Zitko, AssuredPartners; and Roger Paveza, Vista Safety Consulting If there’s one thing I can promise…as every workplace is unique, every OSHA inspection is unique – as is every inspector. So, let’s outline the structure of the inspection, the employer’s rights, and what you can do to prepare. Employer Preparation Plan in advance! The
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